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    Default can I take maple syrup across from Canada to USA or do I need a special permit

    I want to take some of my syrup across the border. Maybe 10 gallons or so and wonder if that is breaking any laws or do I need permit or something?
    I have lots of friend over there
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    Quote Originally Posted by ttowle3 View Post
    I want to take some of my syrup across the border. Maybe 10 gallons or so and wonder if that is breaking any laws or do I need permit or something?
    I have lots of friend over there
    With a quantity that large, they may think you are trying to sell it and that might cause some kind of paperwork or licensing to be invoked. But there is an exemption for personal use for syrup that is commercially packed. Giving it to friends may qualify as a personal use. "As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, maple syrup, coffee, fish, tea, and baby formula are admissible."
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    If they think it is being imported for commercial purposes, there is paperwork that could make it importable. The FDA has a prior notification system for registered food producers. You would have to register with the FDA and then notify them of the day and port of entry in advance.
    CE
    44° 41′ 3″ N

    2019 -- 44 Red Maples - My home and sugarbush are for sale.
    2018 -- 48 Red Maples, 7 gallons
    2017 -- 84 Red Maples, 1 Sugar Maple, and 1 Silver Maple , 13 gallons
    2016 -- 55 Red Maples, 8 gallons
    2015 -- 15 Red Maples, 6 Birches - 3+ gallons maple syrup
    An awning over my deck is my sugar shack.
    An electrified kitchen sink and an electrified steam table pan are my evaporators.

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    Cool Taking maple syrup over the border..

    "That'd bootlegging son!" From the infamous Jerry Reed....
    Sorry I had to..

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